HGV Technician - Thetford

AB Volvo; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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£1,000 signing bonus!! (direct applicants only)

Salary up to £19 per hour dependent upon skill set and experience!!

Shift pattern is Monday to Friday 6 am – 2 pm / 2- 10 pm with alternative Saturdays paid at overtime.

As an HGV technician, you will be joining our Service & Workshop team at our Volvo Truck and Bus Centre, ensuring repairs are carried out according to Volvo's Standards. You will also be working on a range of systems which include alternative fuels such as LNG, hybrid and Full electric vehicles.

• Salary of up to £19 per hour and £1,000 joining Bonus.
• Overtime at time and half Monday – Saturday. Double time on Sundays and bank holidays
• Health cash plan- includes Access to dental insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays raising with service to 30 days
• Enhanced paternity/maternity leave
• Employee savings and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for you and your family through an online Wellbeing Centre
• Workwear provided such as Volvo polos, sweatshirts, work trousers and fleece jacket

Who are you?

Skills/Qualifications

• City and Guilds, an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification is required
• You’ll also have completed an apprenticeship in the HGV industry, or have equivalent experience, along with relevant experience in the commercial vehicle industry.
• A basic knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred, as is a general level of computer literacy.
• We’d expect you to have a basic working knowledge of vehicle technology.

What will you do

• Ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures, safely and responsibly
• Ensure repairs are carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process
• Comply with warranty procedures during repairs and warranty material on completion of each repair
• Assist with Action Service Europe when required
• Work with the Parts Team to ensure the correct replacement parts are fitted
• Road test vehicles when required (if you hold an HGV licence)
• Assist with roadside breakdowns
• Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with, and that job cards are completed accurately
• Ensure service sheets are completed as per Volvo instructions
• Ensure all vehicle defects are reported to workshop controllers
• Keep all workshop facilities, equipment and tools clean, tidy and well maintained
• Support the development of young trainees and apprentices

Ready for the next move?

Apply today or contact Debbie Walsh for more information - [e-mail]

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